Buddha's Greek Harmony Bread |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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It is said that Buddha gave this bread as a gift to Greece during his visit there. Once the Greeks tasted it, they immediately converted to Buddhism.... Ok, not really, but my Buddha did come up with this bread on his own. and it's really good, easy to make, and the aroma is wonderful. :) Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups warm water (105f.) |
1 teaspoon sugar |
1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast |
3 1/2 cups flour |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 1/2 tablespoons all purpose greek seasoning (mccormicks) |
1 teaspoon sesame seeds |
Directions:
1. To your KitchenAid (or stand mixer), mix water, sugar, and yeast. Let stand 5 minutes.
2. Add flour and salt to yeast mixture and knead 2-3 minutes.
3. Add Greek Seasoning and knead 1-2 minutes more (dough should be firm, not sticky).
4. Place in oiled metal bowl and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Let rise for 1 hours.
5. Punch down dough and plaice in an oiled loaf pan. Cover and let rise 30 more minutes.
6. Preheat oven to 400°F Cut a slit 1/8 deep across the center of the loaf, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and bake for 35-40 minutes.
7. Let cool on a baking rack for 15 minutes. Remove from loaf pan and cool completely on baking rack. This bread stores well wrapped in plastic wrap.
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